Taylor Swift Or Blake Lively? Gigi Hadid Reveals Who She 'Stands By'
By Kelly Coffey-Behrens on May 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM EDT

Looks like there’s trouble in A-list bestie paradise, and Gigi Hadid may be subtly picking sides.
The 30-year-old model has long been a fixture in Taylor Swift’s tight-knit girl squad, and now sources say she’s “naturally” grown distant from Blake Lively amid the fallout between the "Cruel Summer" singer and the "Gossip Girl" alum.
The drama involving Gigi Hadid comes on the heels of Blake Lively’s very public legal war with "It Ends With Us" co-star Justin Baldoni, which took an unexpected turn when Taylor Swift was subpoenaed in the case.
Gigi Hadid Distances Herself From Blake Lively Amid Explosive Taylor Swift Rumored Feud

According to insiders, the tension has completely shattered the once rock-solid friendship between Lively and Swift. The final straw? Lively allegedly threatened to leak private text messages unless Swift publicly backed her in her feud with Baldoni, a move that reportedly left Taylor “100% done” with her former bestie.
Caught in the middle? Gigi.
“As Taylor has begun to distance herself from Blake, Gigi has naturally done the same,” one insider told Us Weekly. “The shift wasn’t abrupt, but a gradual and organic change in dynamics.”
Though the supermodel “hasn’t necessarily chosen sides,” a source said her current closeness with Swift speaks volumes.
“They haven’t been in touch much this year and it does have everything to do with the lawsuit,” the insider added, referring to Gigi and Blake.
Swift’s Team Denies Involvement In Lively-Baldoni Feud

Swift’s team has also made it clear she had minimal involvement in the "It Ends With Us" film.
"Taylor Swift never set foot on the set of this movie, she was not involved in any casting or creative decisions, she did not score the film, she never saw an edit or made any notes on the film, she did not even see 'It Ends With Us' until weeks after its public release, and was traveling around the globe during 2023 and 2024 headlining the biggest tour in history," the singer’s rep said in a statement.
Taylor Swift’s Team Slams Subpoena As 'Tabloid Clickbait'

The rep also slammed the subpoena, calling it a “tabloid clickbait” stunt.
"The connection Taylor had to this film was permitting the use of one song, 'My Tears Ricochet,’” the statement continued. "Given that her involvement was licensing a song for the film, which 19 other artists also did, this document subpoena is designed to use Taylor Swift’s name to draw public interest by creating tabloid clickbait instead of focusing on the facts of the case."
Meanwhile, Lively and Baldoni continue to duke it out. Lively first sued the actor-director for sexual harassment in December 2024, and he clapped back with a jaw-dropping $400 million countersuit. Both have denied all allegations.
Blake Lively Skips Gigi Hadid’s Birthday Bash

As for Gigi and Blake?
Fans first noticed something was off when Lively skipped Gigi’s 30th birthday bash last month, a star-studded affair that included sister Bella Hadid, their parents Yolanda and Mohammed, "The Devil Wears Prada" queen Anne Hathaway, and yes, Taylor Swift herself.
According to the gossip site DeuxMoi, Swift “snuck into the party” solo, but there was no Travis Kelce in sight.
So what’s the current friend group status?
According to sources, Hadid and Lively “really haven’t been as close in almost a year,” though there are “no hard feelings.” One insider summed it up best, telling the outlet, “It’s just a reflection of the closeness [she] and Taylor have shared over the years.”
Taylor Swift Reportedly 'Halts' Friendship With Blake Lively Amid Justin Baldoni Legal Chaos

Taylor Swift and Blake Lively are reportedly hitting the brakes on their once-tight bond as the "It Ends With Us" legal drama continues to spiral, and Swift finds herself unexpectedly pulled into the mess.
According to a bombshell report from PEOPLE Magazine, the "Midnights" singer has “halted” her friendship with Lively after being named in a legal counterattack by Lively’s co-star Justin Baldoni.
While neither the pop singer nor the actress has publicly commented on the status of their friendship, insiders insist this doesn’t spell a permanent breakup.
“They’re taking some space,” one source claimed. “It doesn’t mean they’re no longer friends.”
Fans will have to stay tuned to see how this Hollywood power-friendship saga unfolds.